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ccc chap 3
chapter 3
| generic | trade & action | nursing implication | side effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acyclovir | zovirax (antiviral) | topical- use glove to apply cover lesion completely systemic- ensure adequate hydration to prevent crystallization in kidneys. | topical-burning,rash,pruritus,stinging systemic-headache,seizures,renal toxicity |
| Aluminum acetate solution | Burrow's Solution (Astringent) | for external use only, exercise caution when using in tub to avoid slipping | local irritation, allergic reaction |
| Antihistamines | Benadryl Vistaril Atarax (blocks histamine at the H1,receptor site, inhibiting many allergic reactions) | avoid using with alcohol or other CNS depressants | drowsiness,dizziness,confusion,dry mouth,urinary retention |
| Benzoyl peroxide | Clearasil (Antiacne agent) | Discontinue use if excessive drying or peeling occurs | excessive drying of skin, allergic reaction |
| Calamine lotion | Calamine lotion (Astrigent) | for external use only.. avoid exposure to sunlight for 72 hours after use | local irritation |
| Corticosteroids (topical) | Lidex Kenalog Valisone (Antinflammatory agent) | do not use occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician, washing or soaking area before application increases drug penetration | superinfection,local irritation, itching,drying of skin |
| Fluconazole | Difluvan (Atifungal) | may elevate liver function test, monitor BUN creatinine | headache,nausea,vomiting,diarrhea |
| Isotretinoin | accutane (Antiacne agent) | take drug with meals, avoid exposure to sunlight, contraindicated in pregnant women. | sever dryness of skin,mouth,eyes,mucous membranes,nose,and nails,skin fragility,abdominal pain, nausea,joint and muscle pain |
| itraconazole | Sporanox (Antifungal) | give with food, check hepatic functions, can increase pt levels. | hypertension, head ache, nausea |
| Lindane | Kwell ( Scabicide,ovicide) | foe external use only | local irritation,dizziness, seizures(rare) |
| terbinafine | lamisil (Antifungal) | should be applied only externally, do not use occlusive dressing unless order by physician | pruritus, local burning, erythema |
| tetracycline | Sumycin (Antibacterial agent) | topical- slight yellowing of the skin may occur systemic- take on empty stomach, avoid contact with sunlight, may cause permanent tooth dislocation when used in children | topical- stinging, burning systematic- nausea,photosensitivity,diarrhea |
| tolnaftate | aftate (Antifungal agent) | for external use only | local irritation |
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